The Warren and the World Vol. 3

Every Friday we recap a little from the Warren and venture out into the world for more stories you might have missed.

Reason respects the differences, and imagination the similitude of things.

– P.B. Shelley, A Defense of Poetry

Dude, you should totally read this:

Sarah Bessey recounts 10 books that have helped her as a parent:

 I frequently loan these books out to friends. As a result, they are dog-eared, underlined.

Anyone out there in DC? There’s a Chronicles of Narnia musical happening. As an OCD Lewis fan, I think this could either be great or awful, but I have hopes for great. The Washington Post reviewer enjoyed it:

The production is a reminder that theater, as an art form, is a lot like Lucy’s wardrobe. As an audience member, you enter a confined space, only to discover — if you’re lucky, as you are here — a world of emotion and vivid excitement.

There’s a parenting lesson in this one: if you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.

Saying “yes” when we should be saying “no” can seem like a small thing in the moment. But over time, such compromises can create a life of regrets.

Some helpful ways to talk with your kids about sanctification.

Word pictures are a great way to communicate complex spiritual truths. Jesus’ parables are a great example of this. A child who struggles with a desire to be perfect can benefit from understanding more about sanctification through a powerful word picture.

Bear Grylls has written a book for his sons. There appears to be surprisingly less insane outdoor challenge than anticipated and more acutely helpful content. Check it out.

I clicked this link as a joke, but then the article wasn’t that bad: how to talk to your kids about doomsday.

Inside the Warren:

Sam expressed the tremendous value of creation as a proper use of imagination. World changing. • Zach wrote about the echo of belonging. Illustrated. Amazing.  • Sally provided a wonderful perspective on independence day. Also, she’s British. • Rebecca expressed the tension of parenting. It was super cathartic and helpful for me.

Explore the great outdoors. Better yet, send your kids:

There’s a great DIY water table project here. I think I could actually pull this off. That’s amazing!

This video is so… so… Story Warren:

Su casa es nuestro casa. Or vice versa.

We’re on your side,

Andrew

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Andrew Mackay is the Publisher for Story Warren books. He has loved books since he was a small child, and he is still happiest when he’s on his front porch reading a book. When he’s not doing that, he can be found driving forklifts, laying out books, fighting with software, or managing a live stream. Andrew lives with his wife, children, and two dogs (and nobody needs two dogs), across the lane from Sam in Grandview, WV.He loves butter tarts, hugs, and smoked meat. He bets he can make better brisket than you can.

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